Midwifery
About Midwifery
We support patients in choosing their own care plans during pregnancy and birth. That’s why at UVA Midwifery, you can plan to have a natural birth but know that medical care, if needed, is close at hand. Our board-certified nurse midwives:
- Provide uniquely nurturing, hands-on care before, during and after birth
- Develop trusting relationships with patients and their families, resulting in confident, supported labor and birth
- Encourage shared decision-making so patients feel informed and empowered to make health decisions for themselves, their infants and their families
- Deliver individualized care to address psychological and social needs
- Provide postpartum care and support in the weeks and months after birth, as patients adjust to their new babies and changes in their families
Our Division
In addition to administering standard pain management methods for patients such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), intravenous pain medication, and epidural anesthesia, our skilled team can leverage low-interventive techniques to relieve discomfort, like essential oils, calming music, hydrotherapy, and massage.
We provide convenient locations in the Charlottesville area to serve you:
- UVA Midwifery Battle Building | 1204 W. Main St. | 434.924.2500
- UVA Midwifery Primary Care Center | 1221 Lee St. | 434.924.2500
- Family Medicine and Specialty Care Crozet | 375 Four Leaf Ln. | 434.243.0700
Appointments at this location are available with Kimberly Brown, Caroline Booth, Mary Jo Endahl, and Bridget Mangan.
New patients should call 434.924.2500 to schedule an appointment for obstetric or gynecologic care.
For obstetric patients, the first visit is with a nurse to review your health history and complete lab work. All follow-up visits are with a certified nurse-midwife. Gynecologic patients can schedule an appointment at their convenience.
To learn more about midwifery, visit the American College of Nurse-Midwives to explore who midwives are and the care they provide to patients and their families.